Wednesday 17th June (day 6)

today was my first visit to PRAGUE CASTLE. it is the largest castle compound in all of europe. ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL is what you mostly see from the center of prague. the compound can be a little overwhelming. so much to see, details everywhere. i don't know how people do it all in one day. i went with my class and we had little time to really experience its idiosyncrasies. it was super packed with tourists. i plan to go back one morning around 6am, i should be able to have the place mostly to myself.

after visiting the castle i took myself to late lunch/early dinner at CAFE LOUVRE. can you say amazing?!?!?!?!

i sat on the patio in the wonderfully splendid sunshine, it was about 70 degrees F/21 degress C. ordered a glass of wine and relaxed. first came the bread. yes, people, i said bread. i have consigned myself to the fact that i WILL have a bellyache the entire time i am here. that's what chewable pepto is for, right? anyway, back to the wine and bread. it was braided bread baked with sea salt and fennel seeds, it was like a gourmet soft pretzel. mmmmm...

next came the salad, SOPSKY SALAT; chopped cucumbers, red bells, and tomatoes dressed with a light creamy, tangy dressing with shaved ricotta salat on top. another glass of wine, white this time, a little sweet for my taste but good none the less. i do not remember the names of the wines, i know i should have written it down, i was too excited, i promise to record next time ;-) main course...drum roll please... PECENE KRALICI FILETY; roasted rabbit filets with a traditional french sauce and basmati rice dressed with fresh chives. yea, totally amazing!!! check out the photos. i finished my spectacular meal with some hot chocolate. however, this was no ordinary hot chocolate. it was like melted milk chocolate infused with nutmeg, clove, and a touch of cinnamon. i know i keep saying it but, HEAVEN!!!

i walked home instead of taking the tram, i was too full to sit. arrived at the flat, did some homework, and fell asleep with my face in my book. woke up at 4:27am ready to start the adventure all over again on thursday.